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The House passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill in a 214-212 vote.

House Republicans face uncertainty over passing an immigration enforcement bill due to divided member support. They are also planning another party-line bill ahead of midterms, with discussions about incorporating partisan elements into the appropriations process.

The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years with a 52-47 vote.

The U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill that does not include limits on a fund for settling lawsuits related to former President Trump. The bill focuses on immigration enforcement measures while leaving the Trump settlement fund unrestricted.

Senate Republicans are defecting on President Donald Trump's priorities, including his White House ballroom project and paused 'anti-weaponization' fund, as a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill faces opposition. Twelve Republicans redirected funding for the fund, and seven defected on an amendment blocking funds for Trump's East Wing renovation without congressional approval.

The Senate is conducting a marathon amendment vote session on a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. This sixth 'vote-a-rama' of the 119th Congress focuses on amendments targeting President Donald Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' despite the administration's claim to have scrapped the plan.

Republicans are attempting to pass a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill through a Senate vote-a-rama, but face internal challenges over Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund.' Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy have filed amendments to restrict the fund, while Democrats propose redirecting funds to other priorities. Additional amendments from both parties include proposals related to tax settlements, government transparency, and intelligence leadership.

The G.O.P. has revived an immigration bill and is considering a ban on Trump’s Fund. A vote scheduled for Wednesday could lead to the bill's passage by Thursday.

Senate GOP removed up to $1B for Trump ballroom security from an immigration enforcement bill. GOP leaders reportedly believed the funding proposal risked derailing the broader immigration bill.

Senate Republicans released updated text for an immigration enforcement bill, removing funding for President Donald Trump's ballroom project. The bill faces pushback over the Justice Department's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' with some GOP senators opposing it despite assurances from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed hope that the Senate could begin voting on the GOP's immigration enforcement bill Wednesday after Republican senators felt satisfied with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's renunciation of the Justice Department's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund.' However, Thune did not confirm securing enough votes to defeat amendments targeting the fund, as some GOP senators remain likely to support proposals to curtail or eliminate it.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated the GOP's immigration enforcement bill will likely not proceed until changes to the Justice Department's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' are secured. Discussions with the Trump administration are ongoing, but Senate GOP leaders delayed the bill after Republican members objected to the fund, with several likely to restrict or block it.

Senate Republicans are unable to advance their immigration enforcement bill due to unresolved negotiations with the White House over restrictions for President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. The bill’s progress is stalled as acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has not provided guidance on the fund’s limitations, and Democratic amendments could further complicate its passage.

Sen. Adam Schiff is introducing two bills to block payments from Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' to officials and lawsuits involving the president or vice president. The proposals aim to prevent the fund from covering payments to lawmakers, staff, and political appointees, with Schiff calling it 'the most brazen act of self-dealing corruption.'

Senate Republicans advanced a $72 billion party-line immigration enforcement bill through the Budget Committee on an 11-10 vote, positioning it for floor debate before the Memorial Day recess. The package faces procedural challenges and controversy over $1 billion in funding for Secret Service security upgrades and White House renovation projects.

Senate Republicans advanced part of their immigration enforcement bill on a party-line vote Tuesday, with Democrats unsuccessfully attempting to add amendments requiring judicial warrants for searches and restricting federal agents at polling places. The effort reflects a broader partisan divide over immigration enforcement and includes controversy over $1 billion in funding for White House security measures.